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A Bradley is $2 million, HIMARS is $4 million. Both designed in the 90s, serve totally different purposes, but are integrated to work together.
In Desert Storm, the Bradley was a BETTER tank killer then the Abrams Main Battle Tank, of 2,200 deployed, only three were lost to enemy fire. Able to TARGET THE ENEMY from 2km, laser a target for aircraft, or relay GPS for HIMARS/artillery. They are continually updated and hardly obsolete. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiD8ogNHv4g
@DotardTed
Exactly! Depends on what you're comparing it with. Soviet equipment wasn't something to write home about even when it was "modern". Most US stuff from the 80-ies looks like something straight out of sci-fi movies compared to it 🤷
@CSB
Exactly, the latest variants are fully battlefield integrated with other weapons like HIMARS. They were in production until 2015. The optics and thermals were superior from day one. the latest versions even give the commander a 2nd targeting optic to target a second location to be engaged.
Russia is fielding nothing that comes even close. As you suggest, complaining about a weapon system always depends on: "compared to what?" 🤣 A Russian tank with no night vision?
@DotardTed
I'm no expert, I think Russia has modern APCs and command and recon vehicles, but those weren't mass-produced in enough quantities so it's mostly Soviet-era vehicles on the battlefield. Like you said, not in their best shape after being stored in poor weather conditions.
On top of that several European countries are sending heavier tanks, e.g. UK is sending a dozen of Challenger 2s. Training personnel and maintenance are going to be a challenge, but this is a serious advantage.
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